Crossing Jordan was a popular crime drama television series that aired on Chopnews from 2001 to 2007. It starred Jill Hennessy as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh, a forensic pathologist who solved homicides with the help of her colleagues at the Boston Medical Examiner’s Office and the police detectives assigned to the cases. The show followed an ensemble cast of characters, each with their own backstory and personality.
Main Cast Members
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- Jill Hennessy as Dr. Jordan Cavanaugh: The protagonist of the show, Jordan was a brilliant but rebellious medical examiner who had a personal interest in solving violent crimes after her mother’s murder when she was a child. She often clashed with her superiors and the police, but also had a loyal and compassionate side. She had a complicated relationship with her father, Max, an ex-cop who owned a bar, and a romantic tension with Detective Woody Hoyt, who became her partner and later her fiancé.
- Miguel Ferrer as Dr. Garret Macy: The Chief Medical Examiner and Jordan’s boss, Garret was a stern but fair leader who had to deal with Jordan’s erratic behavior as well as his own troubled family life. He was divorced from his wife Maggie, who suffered from bipolar disorder, and had two children, Abby and Madison. He also had a history of alcoholism and gambling addiction, which he struggled to overcome.
- Ravi Kapoor as Dr. Mahesh “Bug” Vijay: A shy but intense forensic entomologist who specialized in insects and their relation to death. He was born in India and had a long name that he shortened to “Bug”. He had a crush on Lily Lebowski, the grief counselor, and later married her. They adopted a baby girl named Miranda.
- Kathryn Hahn as Lily Lebowski: A perky and kind-hearted intake secretary and later grief counselor who helped the families of the victims cope with their loss. She was also a single mother of a son named Matty, whom she had when she was 16. She fell in love with Bug and became his wife.
- Steve Valentine as Dr. Nigel Townsend: A wise-cracking British forensic technician and self-styled criminologist who often provided comic relief with his witty remarks and eccentric hobbies. He was an expert in trace evidence and ballistics, and also had a passion for magic tricks and conspiracy theories. He had a brief affair with Dr. Kate Switzer, the new medical examiner who replaced Dr. Elaine Duchamps.
- Jerry O’Connell as Detective Woody Hoyt: A charming and dedicated detective who worked closely with Jordan and the medical examiners on the homicide cases. He had a strong sense of justice and morality, but also a playful and flirtatious side. He developed feelings for Jordan and eventually proposed to her, but their relationship faced many obstacles and challenges.
Recurring Cast Members
- Ken Howard as Maximilian “Max” Cavanaugh: Jordan’s father, an ex-cop who owned a bar called The Blue Moon. He was a supportive but overprotective father who often got involved in Jordan’s cases, sometimes putting himself in danger. He also had a strained relationship with his brother James Horton, who was revealed to be Jordan’s mother’s killer.
- Lorraine Toussaint as Dr. Elaine Duchamps: A medical examiner who joined the team in season 2 after Dr. Trey Sanders left for another job. She was initially antagonistic towards Jordan and Garret, but later became more friendly and respectful. She was killed by William Ivers, a serial killer who targeted medical examiners, in season 3.
- Ivan Sergei as Dr. Peter Winslow: A medical examiner who joined the team in season 3 after Dr. Elaine Duchamps’ death. He was young and handsome, but also arrogant and ambitious. He had a brief fling with Jordan, but later betrayed her by leaking confidential information to the press. He left the team in season 4 after being exposed.
- Leslie Bibb as Detective Tallulah “Lu” Simmons: A detective who joined the team in season 5 after transferring from New Orleans. She was smart and confident, but also impulsive and reckless. She had a rocky relationship with Detective Matt Seely, who was her ex-husband.
- David Monahan as Detective Matt Seely: A detective who joined the team in season 4 after transferring from Vice. He was cocky and sarcastic, but also competent and loyal. He had a history with Detective Lu Simmons, who was his ex-wife. He also had a crush on Lily, but respected her relationship with Bug.
- Brooke Smith as Dr. Kate Switzer: A medical examiner who joined the team in season 6 after being hired by Dr. Jack Slocum, the new Chief Medical Examiner who replaced Garret. She was cold and abrasive, but also brilliant and efficient. She had a brief affair with Nigel, but later broke up with him.
FAQ: The Ultimate Guide to Your Questions
Q. When did Crossing Jordan air?
Crossing Jordan aired on NBC from September 24, 2001, to May 16, 2007. It had six seasons and 117 episodes.
Q. Who created Crossing Jordan?
Crossing Jordan was created by Tim Kring, who also created Heroes and Touch.
Q. What is the meaning of the title Crossing Jordan?
The title Crossing Jordan is a reference to the biblical story of the Israelites crossing the Jordan River to enter the Promised Land. It also symbolizes Jordan’s journey of overcoming her past and finding her purpose.
Q. How did Crossing Jordan end?
Crossing Jordan ended with a two-part finale called Crash, in which Jordan and Woody survived a plane crash and decided to get married. Garret also returned to his job as Chief Medical Examiner after Dr. Jack Slocum was arrested for murder. The rest of the team celebrated their happy endings at The Blue Moon
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